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~ TH7 0/7 69 Corridor Coalition • Continue to advance planning activities related to access management improvements in the City of Ramsey, and the Sunfish Lake and Ramsey Boulevard interchanges. • Continue planning activities related to access improvements at Armstrong Boulevard. • Continue to advance planning activities related to access improvements at Fairoak and Thurston Avenues in the City of Anoka. • Continue discussions regarding a future Mississippi River crossing in Anoka County. • Consider implications and opportunities associated with TH169 bypass of Elk River and multi-jurisdictional boundaries/authority within Mn/DOT (e.g. Metro Division and District 3). • Support implementation of Northstar commuter rail and development plans for commuter rail stations within member communities along the corridor. • Work toward increasing the awareness of transit needs including circulator, fixed route and express bus service; capitalize on success of the Northstar Commuter Coach and Ramsey Star Express bus services to encourage increased usage and modified travel behavior of commuters. • Help build awareness among members of the business community who depend on the efficient movement of goods and services along the corridor to be vocal and engaged in the Coalition; assist in shifting a stronger focus on the shipping industry and transportation impacts overall along the corridor. C. Multimodal aooroach Approaching projects from a corridor perspective increases the opportunity for involvement and participation from a broader base. Project needs focus primarily on the expansion of the TH10 roadway, access managements and improvements, and right-of-way preservation activities; however, planning efforts should take advantage of additional transportation elements such as transit and transit facilities, pedestrian/bicycle trails, movement of freight, development and redevelopment opportunities and technology. Examples include: • Highway improvements supporting Northstar Commuter Rail • Various types of bus service including circulator routes designed to enhance local and regional modal connections • Park-and-ride lots and bus shoulder lanes • Transit facilities of all modes • Trail connections • Traffic management and technology improvements which would enhance capacity and flow along the corridor • Support the implementation of alternative commuting patterns including vanpools/carpools as travel demand management strategies • Incorporate Anoka County Transportation Management Organization (TMO) resources in communication and discussions where applicable; encourage community partners to get involved. III. Project funding The packaging of financial resources from public, private and non-traditional sources is essential to project success due to ever increasing demands on limited available regional, TH10/169 Corridor Coalition The Tinklenberg Group DRAFT 2008 Work Plan 4 January 2008